Country: United Kingdom
Language: English

About the film:

“Tornado is something that feels completely fresh and unique, complete with a streak of absurdist humor as sharp as a katana blade.” – Flick Feast

Set in the rugged landscape of 1790’s Britain, Tornado (Kōki,) finds herself caught in a perilous situation when she and her father’s travelling puppet show crosses paths with a ruthless criminal gang led by Sugarman (Roth) and his ambitious son Little Sugar (Lowden). In an attempt to create a new life, Tornado seizes the opportunity to steal the gold from the gang’s most recent heist; what follows is a thrilling tale of adrenaline-fueled action as Tornado fights to escape a violent demise… 

About the filmmaker:

John Maclean is a Scottish film director, screenwriter and musician. He is best known for writing and directing the 2015 film Slow West.

MAJOR SUPPORT
Ohio Arts Council
Greater Columbus Arts Council
The Columbus Foundation
Campus Partners
National Endowment for the Arts

WITH HELP FROM
G&J Pepsi
WOSU Public Media